The Power of Critical Thinking: Second Canadian Edition [Paperback]

"Critical thinking and logic courses are intimidating, sometimes negative experiences for students. If this is your experience, I recommend The Power of Critical Thinking to you as a great tool for teaching the basics." --Ken Kirkwood, University of Western Ontario

"I found [The Power of Critical Thinking] more readable, accessible, and engaging than the other critical thinking texts I've read or used. I think it is really pitched at the right level for introductory students in critical thinking. Its exemplary organization, comprehensive coverage of essential topics in critical thinking, ample bank of exercises, and the corresponding website with student and lecturer resources, certainly made my job much easier." --Glen Hoffmann, Ryerson University

"I appreciate the Canadian examples. . . The overall style is lively and encourages student engagement." --John Wilkinson, Wilfrid Laurier University

The highly-anticipated second Canadian edition of The Power of Critical Thinking is a comprehensive, engaging introduction to the skills of scientific and moral reasoning, logic, and argumentative essay-writing. Starting with a look at the basic concepts required to think critically, the text explores such compelling topics as how to assess the credibility of a website, why it's important to be wary of advertising, and how psychological and social factors such as bias, habit, tradition, emotion, and philosophical outlook impede clear thinking. Written in lively, conversational prose and filled with Canadian references and examples, The Power of Critical Thinking is essential for Canadian students taking courses in critical thinking, critical reasoning, practical logic, and rhetoric and reasoning.

Lewis Vaughn is a Visiting Scholar in the Department of Philosophy at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Chris MacDonald is Associate Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator in the Department of Philosophy at Saint Mary's University in Halifax.